Rifrullo

A classic hangout in the San Niccolò neighborhood south of the river, Rifrullo continues to hold its own in spite of many new openings in the area. Reliable cocktails and good food combine with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere (open fireplace in winter, a pretty terrace for warmer weather) popular with a slightly older crowd of Florentines. A good place for your morning cappuccino or a quick lunch (there's a buffet of Tuscan specialties for some $12), cocktail hour kicks off at 7 p.m. with a range of hot and cold dishes included in the price. Sunday brunch is an institution here, with pancakes and maple syrup, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, and bacon on the menu alongside the more usual Italian brunch fare of pasta, rice, meat, and chicken.

Rifrullo

A classic hangout in the San Niccolò neighborhood south of the river, Rifrullo continues to hold its own in spite of many new openings in the area. Reliable cocktails and good food combine with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere (open fireplace in winter, a pretty terrace for warmer weather) popular with a slightly older crowd of Florentines. A good place for your morning cappuccino or a quick lunch (there's a buffet of Tuscan specialties for some $12), cocktail hour kicks off at 7 p.m. with a range of hot and cold dishes included in the price. Sunday brunch is an institution here, with pancakes and maple syrup, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, and bacon on the menu alongside the more usual Italian brunch fare of pasta, rice, meat, and chicken.